Why does shower curtain flutter inward?

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The phenomenon of shower curtains fluttering inward during a shower is primarily explained by Bernoulli's Principle, which states that an increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure. The rapid movement of air inside the shower, accelerated by water droplets, creates a pressure differential that pulls the curtain inward. While adhesive forces between the curtain, water molecules, and the shower tub contribute to this effect, the dominant factor is the pressure difference caused by airflow dynamics.

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why does the shower curtain(in most showers) tend to flutter inward during a shower?

well, i know its not due to water temperature because convection due to hot and cold air is not the primary answer.. so.. i think its because the adhesive forces between the [curtain - water molecule - shower tub] is greater than that of adhesive forces in the water molecules, thus, curtain tends to flutter inward to the shower tub.
please correct me if I am wrong. thanks a lot!
 
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You had the right word - convection! Air inside the shower can move fairly rapidly (accelerated by the stream of water droplets) which lowers the pressure by Bernoulli's Principle. The pressure difference pushes the curtain inward.
 

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